Episode 13:

Eschatology: It’s the end of the world… are you ready?

 

iEcclesia  ...From Canada to the World

 

 

Program Information

 

    

 

Broadcast date: Friday February 29th, 2008


Our thirteenth broadcast features host Patricia Rakopoulos and guests Rev. Dn. Theodore Paraskevopoulos

 

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Episode Summary

iEcclesia's in the midst of the pre-Lenten period known as the Triodion and present a curios and often misunderstood topic. It’s been the topic of many books, speeches and even Hollywood films. It’s a popular question because no one really knows the answer. People have tried to guess an answer, but they’ve always been wrong. “Eschatology”, or ‘the study of the end of the world’, is concerned with the final events of humanity, of the ultimate destiny of humankind, or the “end of days”.  Almost every faith has a theology when it comes to the “end times”, with a particular theology being mentioned by Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other faith groups. The theme of Meatfare Sunday is just that – otherwise known as Judgment Sunday – along with the theme of various prayers, and even the Divine Liturgy. . . Host Patricia Rakopoulos, along with Rev. Dn. Theodore Paraskevopoulos, discuss eschatology from an orthodox Christian perspective.

 

 

Guest Information

 

Rev. Dn. Theodore Paraskevopoulos

Deacon, Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community (Mississauga, Ontario)

Member of the Board, Camp Metamorphosis Toronto

M.A., St. Vladimir’s Seminary (Crestwood, New York)

B.Th., Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy

 

 

Patricia Rakopoulos (Host)

 

Treasurer, Metropolis Youth Board

Youth Director, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Toronto, Ontario)

Currently studying at the University of Toronto – Major in Biochemistry and Botany (minor in Christianity and Culture)

 

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